The Mechanic
CBS Films | Release Date: January 28, 2011 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
49
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 35 Critics
Positive:
12
Mixed:
18
Negative:
5
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
SlateDana StevensJan 28, 2011
Feels fresh and satisfying. Maybe it's the presence of Jason Statham, the British action star who has a physicality like no other actor out there right now. Read full review
75
New Orleans Times-PicayuneMike ScottJan 28, 2011
Like the original, it is a moody, atmospheric film, one boasting significantly more depth than your typical blow-'em-up. Read full review
75
New York PostLou LumenickJan 28, 2011
Short, fast and nasty, The Mechanic is considerably more fun than the rather lethargic original. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleJan 27, 2011
To the extent that it's original, The Mechanic is insane, bordering on gloriously insane. Read full review
75
The A.V. ClubJosh ModellJan 27, 2011
Couple that with actual acting-Statham is the most winning action hero around, and Foster brings some nuance that the script probably doesn't deserve-and it's bloody fun. Read full review
70
TimeMary PolsJan 28, 2011
Quick, capable, thoroughly bloody action film. Read full review
70
Arizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzJan 26, 2011
The action is entertaining enough, and it's kind of fun to follow the intricate plotting and planning of the jobs. Read full review
67
Portland OregonianM. E. RussellJan 27, 2011
Improves on the original in at least one key way: Its lead characters appear to have souls. Read full review
65
MovielineStephanie ZacharekJan 26, 2011
Mostly, The Mechanic creaks and groans as it goes through the motions, and not even its lavish violence - which includes much smashing of heads and a nasty screwdriver stabbing - is particularly electrifying. Read full review
63
Washington PostJohn AndersonJan 28, 2011
Despite a certain emotional chill, what holds this Mechanic together is - no surprise - the core Carlino story. Read full review
63
USA TodayScott BowlesJan 27, 2011
Brisk, brutal and unconcerned with collateral damage, The Mechanic doesn't pave much of anything new in the assassin-for-hire genre. But when it kills, it does so with style. Read full review
63
ReelViewsJames BerardinelliJan 25, 2011
Adequate light entertainment for those who enjoy thrillers, but it is uneven and the underwhelming ending will disappoint those who enjoyed the delicious irony served up by its predecessor. Read full review
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